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Cabinet
Cabinet approves conferment of Central Group ‘A’ Service and Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved conferment of Central Group 'A' Service and Cadre. Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal  with net creation of 19 posts of various ranks from Assistant Commandant to Inspector General ranks to enhance the operational and administrative capabilities of SSB.
Increase of existing structure of Group ‘A’ posts from 1253 to 1272 posts are as follows:
- Increase of 2 posts of Inspector General .
- Net increase of 11 posts of DIG /Commandant 
- Increase of 2 posts of DC .
- Increase of 4 posts of AC .
Background:
The SSB was set up in 1963 to inculcate a sense of security, promoting national awareness and security consciousness in the border population. After transfer to MHA in 2001, it has been entrusted to guard Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan Borders. SSB also deployed in LWE affected areas and Counter Intelligence/Operations duties in Jammu & Kashmir and Assam. The present sanctioned strength of the Force is 96,093 having 73 Bns . Earlier augmentation-cum-structuring exercises were taken in 2005, 2010 and 2011.
Ministry of Coal
Day 5 of Commercial Coal Mine Auction
- 2 coal mines  were put up for auction on Day 5 of Commercial Coal Mine Auction.
- The total geological reserves of the mines put up for auction are ~755.63 MT with a cumulative PRC of ~15 MTPA.
- The e-auction witnessed strong competition amongst the bidders with both the mines attracting good premiums over the floor price.
The results for Day 5 are as under:
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S. No.
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Name of the Mine
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State
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PRC 
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Geological Reserves 
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Closing Bid Submitted by
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Floor Price 
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Final Offer 
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Annual Revenue Generated based on PRC of mine 
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1
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Radhikapur 
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Odisha
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5.00
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176.33
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EMIL Mines and Mineral Resources Limited/148771
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4
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16.75
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466.58
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2
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Urma Paharitola
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Jharkhand
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10.00
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579.30
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AUROBINDO REALITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
LIMITED/146875
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4
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26.50
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1415.85
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti Ji.
"In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti Ji was scholarly and humble. His life was a manifestation of selfless human service. He worked to create a compassionate and harmonious society. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers."
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits a memorandum
The Committee thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for granting them citizenship rights after a long wait of over seven decades.
West Pakistan Refugees today thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for granting them citizenship rights after a long wait of over seven decades.
A memorandum submitted to Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh by the President of West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee, Labbha Ram Gandhi stated “during all these 70 years, our generation vanished/perished as we were denied nationality, caste and other certificates by the then Jammu & Kashmir government as they considered us aliens. Resultant, in absence of these documents we were unable to get admission in schools, colleges and professional colleges and did not have even right to vote for the State Assembly. Various representations were made to the State as well Central government by our people but no heed was ever paid to our plight”.
The memorandum further stated that with the abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A and conversion of Jammu & Kashmir from State to Union Territory of India, all the rights have automatically been bestowed upon these helpless West Pakistani refugees. A wave of happiness has run across all these refugees for which the credit goes to the Modi-led NDA government at the Centre.
During a half-an-hour meeting with them, Dr.Jitendra Singh said, it was not only violation of constitutional rights but also violation of human rights of these refugees, who were denied citizenship rights for 70 years just because they had chosen to settle in Jammu & Kashmir whereas two of their counterpart refugees, who chose to settle in other parts of India, went to become Prime Ministers namely Inder Kumar Gujral and Dr. Manmohan Singh. He said, after Prime Minister Modi’s courageous decision, now they will have the same rights as any other citizen of India and their children will get a level playing field in jobs and various other new opportunities being made available by the Modi government.
In another memorandum submitted by Sarpanch, Panchayat HalqaTreva, Balvir Kaur and Councillor Arnia on behalf of the Border SanghrashSamitiArnia, the Modi government was thanked for giving reservation to the people living along International Border  on the same lines as for the people living along LoC . The crucial role played by Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh in getting this decision was specially appreciated. In addition, it was pleaded that the Union Territory government should be asked to come forward with some more relief measures for the people living along the International Border. Considering the constraints of the border people, it was requested that the Union Territory government could consider sanctioning a Degree College in the area and certain other facilities as well.
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SNC
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Electronic Toll Collection  system using passive Radio Frequency Identification  technology has been implemented on Pan India basis
In order to make tolling efficient and to ensure seamless movement of traffic Electronic Toll Collection  system using passive Radio Frequency Identification  technology, has been implemented on Pan India basis. To promote fee payment through digital mode and provide for seamless passage through fee plazas, Government has declared all lanes of fee plazas on National Highways as “FASTag lane of the fee plaza” w.e.f. midnight of 15th/16th February 2021. After declaration of all lanes as FASTag lanes, the overall FASTag penetration has reached approximately 96%.
Improvement in technology for collection of user fee is a continuous process and Government is actively pursuing the developments in this field.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
MJPS
(Visitor Counter : 1216
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to hold a direct dialogue with the farmers across the country and discuss various initiatives related to doubling the income of farmers by 2022 with farmers
For the first time, Prime Minister is going to have a direct dialogue with farmers across the country, in which various initiatives related to doubling the income of farmers by 2022 will also be discussed. This was stated by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the farmers of the country on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 9:30 am. It will be broadcast directly by Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s, Common Service Centers , Doordarshan, DD Kissan and Aakashvaani from all over the country. People will also be able to interact with Hon’ble Prime Minister through “Narendra Modi App”.
Ministry of Power
NTPC's performance, work culture and progress has been commendable: Power Minister Shri RK Singh
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- NTPC celebrates Raising Day completing 47 years of brilliance and leadership
- Shri R K Singh congratulated NTPC for its commendable journey and its contribution towards making India Atmanirbhar
Shri R K Singh speaking on the occasion of NTPC’s 48th Raising Day
NTPC's performance, work culture and progress has been commendable. We have not let there be any power crisis even in trying times, said Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy congratulating NTPC on its 48th Raising Day function.
Shri Singh was speaking on the occasion of NTPC’s Raising Day addressing the gathering including the senior management of NTPC at Siri Fort, New Delhi and other dignitaries along with the employees and their family members.
In his address, Shri Singh emphasised that economic growth cannot sustain without energy and stated that demand for energy is growing at a rapid pace and we need to be at par with the pace of growth. Shri Singh also stressed on the importance of critical decision making, attracting bright and young minds and encouraging them to take risk and think out of the box.
While addressing the gathering consisting of NTPCians from across the country, Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC acknowledged the efforts of every NTPCian and said, “We started our journey in 1975. In these 47 years we have accomplished a successful journey. My thanks to everyone who has contributed to our growth directly or indirectly. “
Stressing on the importance of technology, he said, “We are always aiming towards reliable, uninterrupted, and affordable power. We have automated our processes and integrated digital tools especially during the pandemic.”
Shri Krishan Pal, Minister of State of Power and Heavy Industries, Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, and senior officials of Ministry and NTPC were also present during the ceremony.
Shri R.K Singh presenting Swarn Shakti Awards to NTPC Korba
Shri R K Singh presented the Swarn Shakti Awards to NTPC Korba won for the best performance in Productivity, NTPC Barh for Project Management and Safety Award, NTPC Kahalgaon for Safety Award , NTPC Kaniha for Protection & Improvement of Environment, NTPC Pakri Barwadih and NTPC Chatti Bariatu for Coal Mining, NTPC Simbhu Ki Burj- I for RE project Execution, NTPC Sipat for HR, NTPC Ramagundam for Rajbhasha. NTPC Barh was acknowledged for being the overall champion while NTPC Kaniha emerged as the runners up.
Ministry of Defence
Southern Naval Command Braces up for the long haul against COVID - 19
Consequent to the announcement of the 21 days national lock down, Southern Naval Command  has taken a slew of measures in consultation with the state Government and Naval Headquarters aimed at two pronged strategy to counter the contagion COVID-19, which is to be prepared and equipped to assist the civil society in its fight against the disease and concurrently to ensure insulation of own personnel from infection as well as availability for all duties as required. Ten teams of Battle Field Nursing Assistants , comprising of non-medical personnel have been readied at Kochi to help medical staff should the situation become overwhelming. Such BFNA teams are being readied at all other stations under SNC as well. Indian Navy has implemented 'stay wherever you are, no travel' policy with regards to its personnel on leave or temporary duty.
Headquarters Southern Naval Command had prepared one of its training units at Kochi as the Corona Care Centre  for 200 Indian citizens being airlifted by Government of India from different parts of the world back to India as directed by the Govt. earlier. A separate CCC facilities for another 200 service personnel and families has been created for any eventuality affecting service personnel. The two facilities have been prepared as per existing directives of requiring dedicated and isolated food, toilets, medical waste management and recreational arrangements for 14 days. The CCC will be administered by a dedicated group of officers and personnel and a separate Medical Care Centre of Indian Navy doctors and nursing staff, who would conduct the medical aspects of control of the patients. Medical protocols promulgated by Ministries of Health are being strictly adhered to.
Special sanitization drives of public areas and education of personnel including families is being undertaken.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘5.63% GS 2026’,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2034’,  ‘New GS 2035’, and  ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.63% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2034’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘New Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore  through yield based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 8,000 crore against the above Security/Securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Thursday i.e. September 09, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on September 09, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 09, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on September 13, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Anjum Moudgil for bagging the Silver in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Anjum Moudgil for bagging the Silver in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
The Prime Minister said, “Proud of Anjum Moudgil for bagging the Silver in the women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event”.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism Shripad Yesso Naik presents appointment letters to candidates from Goa region under first tranche of Rozgar Mela recruitments
266 from Goa region among the 75000 candidates who received appointment letters in first tranche of Rozgar Mela recruitments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched Rozgar Mela today. The initiative aims to recruit 10 lakh new candidates over the next year into various Central Government Departments. In the ceremony today, 75000 appointment letters were handed over to new recruits across the country Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism Shripad Yesso Naik presented appointment letters to candidates from Goa region under first tranche of Rozgar Mela recruitments.
From the Goa region 266 candidates are being recruited to various Central Government posts. 141 candidates were present at the event in Panaji, where 25 were presented their certificates by the Union Minister of State. Out of the 266 recruits, 204 recruitments are by Department of Posts, Government of India, whereas the rest are distributed among various other departments.
Speaking at the event in Goa, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shripad Yesso Naik congratulated all new recruits who received their appointment letters today. The Minister described how an ecosystem of entrepreneurship and employment generation was created through various initiatives of the Central Government. He stated that these measures will have a multiplier effect on the economy and the country. While assuring that the Government will complete its stated goal of 10 lakh recruitments in a time bound manner, Shripad Naik explained how measures such as reducing the total number of examinations, simplifying document validation and leveraging technology to conduct recruitments have compressed the overall timeline of Govt. recruitments in the country.
Post Master General of Goa region Sayeed Rashid took the opportunity to present the dignitaries present with ‘Philatelic Passports’ and ‘My Stamps’. Addressing the gathering he congratulated all appointees and wished that their lives would be lit up by the appointment letters, much like how the country is going to be during Diwali.
Also present at the venue were Goa Minister of Tourism, Rohan Khaunte, BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade and officers from Central Government departments.
Special Service and Features
583 grams of Gold worth Rs. 27.8 Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. Passenger Arrested.
Based on intelligence, one male passenger aged 45 years who arrived from Dubai by Emirates flight EK-542 on 21.09.2021 at 0240 hrs was intercepted at exit by the Custom officers.
On personal search of the passenger, 04 Bundles of gold in paste form Concealed in rectum were recovered. On extraction one gold ingot of 24K purity weighing 583 grams worth Rs. 27.8 Lakhs was recovered and seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Passenger was arrested.
Further investigation in under progress, according to a press issued by the Pr Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
ZSI Scientists Discover a New Catfish Species in Myanmar
Kolkata, May 9, 2022
The Zoological Survey of India  scientists have discovered a new Catfish from Myanmar. During an ichthyologic survey conducted in the Chindwin River drainage in the Indo- Myanmar border areas, Dr BungdonShangningam, a Post-doctoral Fellow, collected three specimens of the genus Glyptothorax from the Sagaing division of Myanmar through a local fisherman that could not be readily identified, after careful examination of the specimens, described as Glyptothoraxyuensis, stated the ZSI Director Dr Dhriti Banerjee.
The new fish has been named after its type locality Yu River, an important tributary of the Chindwin River basin in Myanmar with many tributaries from India.
The sisorid genus Glyptothorax is the most diverse and widely distributed genus known from the Euphrates River drainage of eastern Turkey eastward to the Yangtze River drainage of China and southwards to the Indian subcontinent and the Greater Sunda Islands. The genus Glyptothorax inhabits fast-flowing hill-streams, where they are adapted to live by using the adhesive apparatus on the underside to attach themselves to rocks and prevent being washed away.
The new species is unique from its congeners in having a shallow adipose fin acutely incised at the posterior extremity of its base with an elongated pointed tip, a conical-shaped median depression in the thoracic adhesive apparatus, which has anteromedialstriae, and two thin yellowish stripes on the body. There are 15 species of Glyptothorax in the Chindwin-Irrawaddy drainage of Myanmar, China, and India with the new species. It is a food fish, and local people catch it for their consumption.
According to Dr Laishram Kosygin, Scientist-E, ZSI, the research finding on the new catfish was published in Zootaxa, Magnolia Press, New Zealand on April 26, 2022, authored by Dr Bungdon Shangningam as well as Dr Kosygin himself from ZSI, Kolkata.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog and Asian Development Bank’s Independent Evaluation Department  organize Panel Discussion titled Bridge Over Troubled Waters
NITI Aayog in collaboration with Asian Development Bank’s IED organized a panel discussion, titled Bridge Over Troubled Waters, on ways to strengthen water security and reduce risks.
The session was chaired by NITI Aayog Vice Chair Shri Suman Bery. The panel discussion was moderated by IED Director General Shri Emmanuel Jimenez and the closing remarks were delivered by Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office  Director General Shri Sanjay Kumar. The discussion touched upon the lessons learnt from IED’s recently published evaluation report on ADB’s engagement in the water sector.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
DEEP OCEAN MISSION
Deep Ocean Mission would not result in any over exploitation of the marine resources by the corporate houses and will not affect the life and livelihoods of fishers in the country. The Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore deep-oceanic resources and develop technologies for their sustainable use. The outcome of the program is intended to identify potential new resources and develop technology for harnessing them in future, which may generate additional opportunity for livelihoods.
The Deep Ocean Mission is related to the Blue Economy. The activities of Deep Ocean Mission will help the components of blue economy such as fisheries, tourism and maritime transport, renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extractive activities and marine biotechnology.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for M/o Earth Sciences and M/o Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.